Episode 76: Can Screen Time be Good? with Brent Dusing

Brent talks about creating Christian video games whole families can enjoy.

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Summary

Are video games good for your child? Some can be! In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, Robert talks with Brent Dusin, founder and CEO of TruPlay Games, a media company creating video games, comics, and video content centered on stories with a Christian worldview. With high-quality Christian content and no in-app purchases, no chatrooms, and no ads, TruPlay is truly unique in the video game industry, uplifting and educating children and their families with the truth of Godā€™s word. In this conversation, discover why fewer American children believe in God, the importance of providing Christian content in a sea of toxic content, and how TruPlay tells biblical stories through video games. Brent also shares insights into the popularity of TruPlayā€™s games in Christian homes, games that span true biblical narratives to imaginative tales of cartoon characters navigating real-world challenges and discovering faith in God. Finally, Brent and Robert explore why Disney fails to inspire whole families anymore.

Topics

  • [00:15] What is TruPlay Games?
  • [02:06] Countering toxic content with Christian values in TruPlay Games
  • [05:20] TruPlay Games: Games, videos, and comics with Christian values
  • [07:26] How TruPlay Games can offer high-quality Christian video games with no ads or in-app purchases
  • [19:46] Entertainment for children and parents, sharing Godā€™s truth
  • [21:23] Target market: Ages 5ā€“12, but enjoyable for whole families
  • [22:19] TruPlay Gamesā€™ stories: Kid-friendly, emotional depth, and Godā€™s love
  • [23:00] TruPlay Games available as a mobile app on iOS and Android
  • [23:44] How to make your childā€™s screen time positive

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